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8 iconic R&B and soul songs that still define the 1970s sound

The 1970s brought a revolution to R&B and soul music that changed everything. Artists started blending funk rhythms, social messages, and cinematic production in ways nobody had heard before. These 8 ...
WBEZ

The Numero Group puts the history of Illinois soul onto your bookshelf

As far back as he can remember, Dante Carfagna has collected soul records. He maintains his bounty in his third-floor walk-up apartment on a single floor-to-ceiling shelving unit, stacked with white ...
The New York Times

California’s ‘Souldies’ Scene Puts a Fresh Spin on a Beloved Sound

For decades, a soft-touch style of soul music has found a strong Chicano and Latino audience in Southern California. A record label based there is helping it bloom. For decades, a soft-touch style of ...
WLOX

2nd annual Soul Music Awards highlights local artists

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Well-known musicians and songwriters of R&B, blues, and southern soul were recognized during the 2nd annual Soul Music Awards at Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi on Sunday.
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8 The Chi-Lites Songs That Define 70s Soul Music.

(ThyBlackMan.com) When it comes to soul music that never goes stale, The Chi-Lites are a name that deserves a spot in every vinyl crate, playlist, or midnight radio session. Hailing from Chicago, ...